Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Some things are ment to be, for example in the last week I have seen this coffeetable 4 times in different places: at an antique market, on the web, Spanish decor magazine AD and now on the cover of Adore magazine. They described it as a Bamileke stool/ coffeetable that is named after an African tribe and
they sell it in Australia at ecochic, here is spain it is called Babauki coffeetable.
I just found it funny that I could imagine this table, when I saw it at the antique market, in a nicely decorated livingroom, like the one of Adore home.
I am amazed that big furniture producers haven´t picked up this table to reproduce in different colours, for it to become just as popular as the chinese ceramic garden stools for example.
I woke up today thinking of writing some post about MOR beautyproducts and about the Nende Ribbon stool, guess what, they are both in the Adore magazine. Even as my most favorite blog Made by girl.
If you haven´t seen her beautifull paintings yet, please check it out on the site Cocoa & Hearts

Another favorite is Australian interior designer Ana Spiro, where she showed her beautifull storeBlack and Spiro filled with colourfull goodies and furniture. You can also visit her blog Absolutely Beautifull things, that had a recent makeover.

Another love was a story about Noosa in Australia. Noosa is my most favorite place in Australia (they call it the Australian Hamptons) and it stole my heart when we want there 5 years ago. Beau boyfriend and me travelled along the Australian coast. I have never seen such bright pink and orange sunsets and the Australian nature is amazing.
Ok, I am drifting...Adore magazine wrote about a decor shop called Signature on Hastings (I have been in that shop! and bought some candles, soaps and spoons) Such a coincidence...

Adore magazine also wrote about the Viceroy hotel, wich is high on my must visit list, yummy crepes receipes and other interior bloggers homes.

All things I love, it looked liked they had a peek in my head, and it felt like a birthday suprise with many aha moments...Thank you Adore magazine

Hope you had a nice weekend! I have to admid that I looked forward to give Charlie his transformation but it was such hot weater this weekend, that beau boyfriend proposed to go sun bathing at the beach sounded as music to my ears.
This is my new love (obsession) It´s a vintage Emil Stejnar Sputnik lamp from the 70s.
Madeleine Weinrib via pinterest
This lovely NYC interior designer Kelly G, uses many of these sputnik lamps in her designs.
This is Kelly G her kitchen, and it is one of the most beautifull kitchens I have ever seen.
Visit her website Kelly G

1stdibs
I adore many kind of Sputnik lamps, like the above one with clear glass flowers. pinterest
They are so divers, and you just can´t go wrong with these, they almost match in every kind of interior. 1stdibs

viaCherie Zuckerwilley design
p.s. I tried to comment on other blogs, especially on those who have left me a comment in the last week, but I can´t do it, blogger doesn´t let me comment.
Did you experience the same problem?

Thursday, May 26, 2011

When I begin with a new client, I always...Listen. The client talks; I listen.

The mistake most people make when doing their own designing is...People often know the hues they want but are unaware of the changes in value and intensity that can make or break a color combination. I have been so mezmerized by this picture, Christian Dior in Paris
The most unusual request from a client was...To convert two huge bedrooms and baths into a 95-foot-long dressing room.

For someone who wants a big look on a small budget today...Keep it simple. One good piece of furniture or art is all you need for a room to come alive.

One of the best things right now to collect for an investment is...Emerging artists’ work: both art and commissioned furniture.

In the area of home electronics, people are asking for...Uni-switching systems: One button and all the shades go up or down; one button and all the lights go on a preset, on or off; one button for temporary control.

In the next ten years the most important thing in design will be...Aesthetics and comfort, just as always.

My biggest design mistake was...Creating a “Salon des Refusés.” I took everything that my clients refused and furnished a room full of leftovers at my country house.

My favorite room to design is...The library. I collect rare books and drawings, so I’m inevitably drawn to that space—much more so than to the living room or the family room.Louis Vuitton store Paris

I change my own interiors...Monthly. I move my paintings around and always change the entrance hall. Before, it was 17th-century drawings by the Italian set designers the Bibienas; now it’s white paintings by Robert Ryman and Miguel Barceló.

There are many rules designers should bear in mind. One is...Place something bought in the current year in every room.

The order I follow when I design is...Make sure the architecture is great, first and foremost—as everything else is easily changed.

Last few months i had a very dry skin and my hair was dull. It was time for a change.
To get better skin I started to go to swimming in the pool, eat more advocados, fresh nuts, fruits, line seed oil and it has worked miracles, my skin and hair are so much better now.
What did you do this year that has changed you in a positive way?

Monday, May 23, 2011

Loods 5 is one of my favorite places in Holland to buy furniture, they have almost anything, all diferent styles, from nursery´s to kitchens, you name it, they have it.

Here is a movie that gives you an impression how big this shop is. Try to see it without the music (you can hear the man breathing- ugh, and I hope this rollercoaster way of filming doesn´t make you dizzy)

The man filming should have been pushed around in one of those shopping carts for the movie not to been so bouncy. Well I hope you liked your Dutch shopping experience.

Here are a few online pieces of furniture that I liked...I warn you many chairs, chairs and chairs

While search for some pretty images of x-benches on Decorpad, suddenly my hart skipped a beat...I recognized my livingroom and said ´´what the x...´´
Suprised that someone actually liked it enought to add it to the Decorpad website, i was very proud.
see it here

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Have you collected vintage scarfs before and now you don´t know what to do with them?

Pull out your sewing machine and make this Roomdivider.

NOTE: don´t use your vintage Hermes and pucci ones, that would be a pitty.
If you don´t have them, start buying them at flea markets, garage sales, vintage boutiques....anyware, they always come in handy.

If you have sunny weather, this thing might be the last thing on your mind.
It´s a radiator made by dutch designer Joris Laarman, and it´s called ´´Heat Wave´´.
The design is Rococo inspired and is composed of heating pipe with fiberglass reinforced concrete and is manufactured and sold by Droog Design. Due to it’s design and enlarged surface area, the Heatwave conducts heat far better than a traditional metal radiator or floor heating.
It´s something so beautifull that you don´t mind to show this in your house
And how about this...it´s is called ´´ Wire Pod´´ and it´s a elegant and beautifull extension cord.
I personaly like things that you normally like to hide in your house, can be pretty and show worthy.
More information about Joris Laarman and the designs he makes, here

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Born in Holland, living in Spain, loving the United States, England and France.
A recent made change of lifestyle, to become the best that I can be thanks to crossfit, daily workouts and a balanced diet.
Decorating is one of my biggest passions and often you can find me searching vintage things, who need a little tlc to become that unique piece. I also like modern designs, and the best way is to mix and match DIY with design.
I would like to share my inspiration, passion and finds with you in this blog.